Macon Blair’s ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Delivers Wholesome Splatstick
At Fantastic Fest, we caught the new Toxie reboot and found a film caught between two intriguing impulses. Read More
October 5, 2023
Lisa Gullickson
Lisa Gullickson is a freelance writer and podcaster. When she's not clickety-clacking on Film School Rejects, you can find her talking comics and self-care on Comic Book Couples Counseling. Accepting words of affirmation on Twitter: @sidewalksiren (She/Her)
Good vs. Gaslighting in David Farrier’s ‘Mister Organ’
We chat with the 'Tickled' director about his new documentary descent into madness. Read More
October 12, 2022
Best of the Fest: The Biggest Winners of Fantastic Fest 2022
Fully recovered from the event, we name 2022's Fantastic Fest winners. These are the best of the fest, the weirdo… Read More
October 7, 2022
Mark Mylod’s ‘The Menu’ Weighs the High Price of Sophistication
At Fantastic Fest, we chat with the director Mark Mylod and producing partner Besty Koch about their new thriller, 'The… Read More
October 3, 2022
Parker Finn’s ‘Smile’ Exposes Our Revulsion to Others’ Trauma
The new horror film leaves the viewer shaken in a way that surpasses its exceptionally executed jump-scares. Read More
September 26, 2022
The Anti-Nostalgia of ‘Paper Girls’
We interview the cast and crew of Paper Girls and discuss how the series challenges cookie-cutter nostalgia entertainment. Read More
July 29, 2022
Comic-Con Dissects the Musical Anatomy of a Superhero
We attended the 8th Annual Anatomy of a Super Hero Panel and uncovered the multiple pains and stresses facing many… Read More
July 28, 2022
The Comic-Con Museum Celebrates Spider-Man’s 60th Birthday
We wander through the Beyond Amazing Spider-Man exhibit, communing with the artifacts of Ditko, Romita, McFarlane, and Lee. Read More
July 27, 2022